The operating model of "Starry River With You" is to release the film and television series and the novel simultaneously, relying on the TV series to drive the sales of the novel, and the novel in turn also expands the influence of the series.
"Galaxy and You" was first scripted, then filmed, and finally adapted into a novel of the same name. Both the script and the novel were independently written by Wen Ying, eliminating any translation barriers. This model has proven highly successful, with Tianjiao, the publishing house, and Wen Ying herself earning substantial profits from it, and the goal is to continue generating revenue.
After hearing Wen Ying's reminder, the smiles on Mrs. Wang and Director Fan's faces disappeared.
Director Fan frowned: "Xiao Wen, how confident are you about this matter?"
Wen Ying spread her hands. "I'm just guessing. I can't say how confident I am. It depends on your judgment. I really can't tell. Mr. Guan is quite resilient. He keeps fighting and failing, but he keeps fighting."
"Emerald Forest" faced off against "The Princess's New Clothes" and lost.
"Love Cruise" faced "Star River and You" and lost again.
Did Mr. Guan admit defeat?
No!
Mr. Guan has reunited with Bao Lixin and Blue Whale, and he is determined not to admit defeat.
Whether Mr. Guan admits defeat or not has little to do with Wen Ying, but has more to do with Director Fan.
Director Fan no longer had the heart to exchange pleasantries. He raised his foot to leave and patted his forehead again: "I forgot to ask, which one is the Blue Whale?"
Director Fan, who is very busy, didn't even know Blue Whale. He only took it seriously after hearing Wen Ying's reminder.
Mrs. Wang understood immediately. She quickly took out the information in her hand and gave the one about Blue Whale to Director Fan.
Director Fan flipped through it casually, his brows relaxed. "I was shocked. This is far inferior to Xiao Wen."
Director Fan had no problem with Lan Jing's beauty. In his line of work, Director Fan had seen countless handsome men and beautiful women. Director Fan was more concerned with Lan Jing's popularity. He feared that Lan Jing might be a sudden, popular bestseller, or even more so, that Lan Jing's writing skills were comparable to Wen Ying's. If such a writer collaborated with Director Guan, it would truly be a threat to Director Fan.
What is "Gentle Her"? Director Fan has never even heard of this book. The first print run and reprints totaled only 150,000 copies. She is not a writer of the same level as Wen Ying!
Director Fan grumbled a bit about Blue Whale's pen name. "I think she's not only trying to emulate the operation of 'Star River and You,' but even her pen name is targeted. You're called 'Fish Against the Current,' and she's called 'Blue Whale.' You're the biggest fish in the sea, right? Much bigger than a little fish like you. She's trying to suppress you in every way!"
Director Fan’s words touched Mrs. Wang’s heart, and Mrs. Wang thought the same way.
Wen Ying looked at the two of them, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"Xiao Wen, if you have something to say, just say it. We are old acquaintances, there is no need to hide it."
Director Fan spoke boldly, while Wen Ying expressed her seriousness. "Well, I'm telling you... the blue whale isn't the largest fish in the ocean. Although it lives in the ocean, it's a mammal."
So there is no pen name suppression.
If Blue Whale really thinks so, it means she lacks common sense.
If Wen Ying had made such a low-level mistake, Xie Qian would have caught her and made her copy the wrong questions a hundred times!
Director Fan was stunned at first, then smiled. "Alright, you're quite talkative, but it's no use chatting with me. Save that for the show. Don't let them steal the show, regardless of whether they're fish or mammals!"
Director Fan left after saying this.
Wen Ying and Mrs. Wang were left alone. In the distance, Bao Lixin, who had been patient for a long time, saw this and walked forward.
"Oh, what a coincidence."
Bao Lixin looked Wen Ying up and down. "Xiao Wen, now that you've signed with an agency, why don't you take care of yourself? As a public figure, you should be aware of the impact."
Wen Ying smiled and nodded, "That's right. I'll report your opinion to the company later."
Wen Ying, who travels frequently, knows that no matter how nicely you dress when flying, it is not as good as wearing comfortable clothes. Why should you dress so nicely before the show is recorded?
Seeing that Ying was not angered, Bao Lixin snorted and left.
Blue Whale followed Bao Lixin with her head down, not knowing what this girl was thinking.
Perhaps, this is the kind of writer Bao Lixin wants, who doesn't need to have any personal ideas, and all his creations are to cater to the market.
Mr. Guan and Bao Lixin had a lot to say, and they rushed past Wen Ying like lightning.
Mrs. Wang asked Wen Ying to go back to her room first.
"Let's go, I'll ask someone about Blue Whale's new book."
Hearing about Blue Whale’s new book is like hearing about Mr. Guan’s new project.
Mrs. Wang takes this matter very seriously.
After returning to the room, Mrs. Wang made a series of phone calls in front of Wen Ying, and in the end, it was Xiao Niu who replied.
"Sister Dong, I asked someone in the industry, and Editor-in-Chief Bao is keeping it a secret. Blue Whale's new book is called 'Crown of Thorns,' with an initial print run of 600,000 copies. It hasn't officially been released yet..."
Mrs. Wang almost jumped up and down: "The first print run is 600,000 copies. Can they sell them?!"
Wen Ying knew why Mrs. Wang reacted so strongly, because the first print run of Wen Ying's Xun Yong was 600,000 copies.
The first print run is 600,000 copies. This is the publishing treatment that only top best-selling authors can enjoy. Best-selling authors with slightly lower popularity do not have this treatment. The publishing house has to bear the cost of the first print run!
Blue Whale's debut novel "Gentle Her" only sold a small number of copies. Normally, it would not have received the treatment of a first print of 600,000 copies. Bao Lixin jumped to a new publishing house. How did he convince other leaders of the publishing house?
If Wen Ying's guess just now was just a guess, now it is almost 100% confirmed that Bao Lixin wants to learn the operating model of "Starry River and You". Blue Whale's new book "Crown of Thorns" should have signed a film and television adaptation contract with Mr. Guan's company before it was officially launched. With this heavyweight adaptation contract, Bao Lixin was able to go against all odds and set the first print run of "Crown of Thorns" at 600,000 copies!
"'The Crown of Thorns' is the new project of Guan General Company."
Wen Ying took out her phone and muttered, "This project is aimed at sniping Tianjiao's new drama, but this book is aimed at sniping 'Xun Yong'. Director Fan is right. They are trying to suppress me in all aspects."
The variety show on Hunan TV was Bao Lixin’s first stop to promote his new book Blue Whale.
Regardless of whether Wen Ying participates in the recording of this episode, Blue Whale will definitely participate.
Think about it carefully, why did Director Fan immediately arrange an opportunity for Wen Ying to record a variety show as soon as Yuan Fenghui wanted to promote Wen Ying?
Wen Ying thought that perhaps Bao Lixin hadn't just slipped Blue Whale onto the guest list on short notice, but rather that he had already arranged this with Guan. This episode was originally intended to promote Blue Whale and boost the popularity of his new book, The Crown of Thorns. Wen Ying, on the other hand, had stumbled upon his schedule, and once the production team heard Wen Ying wanted to appear on the show, they wouldn't refuse for the sake of show value.
Mrs. Wang thought Wen Ying’s analysis made a lot of sense and asked Wen Ying who she wanted to call.
Wen Ying shook her phone. "Of course, it's to Editor-in-Chief Ding of Modu Literature and Art Publishing House. Boss Guan is Tianjiao's old enemy, so let Teacher Yuan deal with him. Bao Lixin wants to attack my new book, and the person who will be most affected is Editor-in-Chief Ding."
Ding Chao, the editor-in-chief of Modou Literature and Art Publishing House, used to be grateful to Bao Lixin. Without Bao Lixin's mischief, Modou Literature and Art would not have been able to poach Wen Ying. But now, I'm afraid Ding Chao wants to chop Bao Lixin into pieces!
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